• Speech Therapist

    UnityPoint Health (Urbandale, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Therapy

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: SN Visits- Ext- DM

    + Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM/Days

    + Job ID: 165122

     

    Overview

     

    UnityPoint at Home - Urbandale, IA

     

    Pediatric Speech Therapist

     

    Full Time - 1.0 FTE

     

    Day Shift - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide In-Home Pediatric Therapy Services

     

    Deliver skilled speech-language therapy to pediatric patients in their homes, including comprehensive assessments, development and implementation of individualized care plans, and patient/family education to promote communication, cognitive, and swallowing function.

     

    + Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Teams

     

    Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and outcome-driven therapy aligned with the pediatric patient’s plan of care.

     

    + Ensure Accurate Documentation and Compliance

     

    Maintain timely and compliant documentation, participate in quality assurance activities, and uphold professional standards related to home health regulations, pediatric care, and infection control procedures.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    + Master's degree in speech-language pathology

    Experience:

    + One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.

    License(s)/Certification(s):

    + Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state(s) where providing services

    + If state does not require SLP license - completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum; completions of 9 months of supervised full-time speech-language pathology services after obtaining a smaster's or doctoral degree; and completion of national examiniation in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services

    + Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirments.

    + Mandatory Reporter: Child + Dependent Adult Abuse

    + CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification